Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the underlined word.

Lakshmi sings better than Leela.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'better' modifies the verb 'sings' by describing how the action is performed. Adverbs modify verbs, and 'better' tells the manner of singing. When comparing how actions are done, the comparative form 'better' is an adverb.

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